Open Studio

Through out the entire state of Vermont, for the Artisans that choose to participate
it's Open Studio Memorial Day weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday
the 29 th and 30 th from 10:00 to 5:00 all 268 (this year) Artists open their studios
to visitors. Displays of their crafts are for sale but some also
demonstrate the process it takes to make it.Please, if your in Vermont stop by my
studio and say "hello" would love to see you! If you'd like a map of all the studios
open please call or email me I would be glad to send one to you!

Newest Venetian Tile design floorcloth
The colors are classic and work so well
together. It's going to Ohio in a newly
painted foyer the colors match perfectly
We look forward to the pictures in situ
Jan!

Ciao

Steps to creating the floorcloth you'll love

First thing to consider is placement. A floorcloth can go anywhere, some of the most frequent places are in the dinning room, in front of the kitchen sink or in the foyer or hall.
Second thing to consider are your dimensions. Simply measure the space, you are not limited to standard rug sizes we can accommodate any dimension.
Third element to consider is color. Look around at your wall colors,trim colors , upholstery,wallpaper,tile any of the colors in that space we can match or blend into the floorcloths design. I'll send you color swatches to help in the decision process.
The fourth thing to consider is the design itself. You can pick from the floorcloth gallery on my web site, or you might have a pattern you love from your upholstery, curtains or wherever . We now take your colors along with the design and make samples, that you can actually put in your home.

Bringing all the elements together colors,design,size we can create samples we can change, rearrange until we have the perfect floorcloth just for your home.

We have lots of fun doing this with every client......call us an join the fun!

The quality of a floorcloth......

Shopping for a floorcloth is really quite the same as shopping for an
appliance or furniture,curtains or even a car you look for one that's going to last
be durable and is something you really like.
Not ever floorcloth is made the same.
Important facts you should consider prior to buying a floorcloth would be:

What type of canvas and the quality of the canvas and if you can get a sample of it.
How the edges and corners of the floorcloth are finished... Sewn ? Glued ? Will they fray over time?
How the canvas is shrunk you don't want ripples. You want a smooth, laying flat on your floor,
floorcloth.
Ever floorcloth maker has their own little techniques just like every chef makes bouillabaisse differently or whatever, it's their own unique style. It sets you apart from everyone else.

Remember the quality of the ingredients has a direct influence on the durability and life of your floorcloth. So, when you are shopping for a floorcloth don't let the price or the design be your only guide to buying it .
Quality ingredients =quality floorcloth and probably a tad bit more $...
Food for thought!

Ciao Cameron

Spring is Springing!

Sap season is in full swing in Vermont ....The snow is gradually melting we have 1-2 feet instead of 3-4 feet in the back yard. May see the ground very soon with the beautiful weather we have on tap this week....lots of vitamin D.


We finished this lovely "Allover Teardrop Design" on the left, in 3 different greens . It's finished size is 75 x 130. It's going in a kitchen in Maryland. Matching their granite counter tops perfectly.


Our next project is matching this lovely homes decor(photo on right)with a floorlcoth that will be an exact size to fit the corner under the table. Where in sample"mode" at the moment and am waiting their thoughts on some new pineapple designs.

Our next show is in Hartford Ct in April 23,24,25th The Historical Home Show at the Expo Center. It's a perfect opportunity to see our floorcloths!

Ciao Cameron

Venetian Tile 5ft Hexagon

Do you know when you just can't keep up with your life sometimes it's a little overwhelming.The reason you ask? wellllll
I could say "we" but that would be unfair to my husband really I decided to get two puppy's...it's a good reason why my life seems so disjointed! Don't you think!

We're very busy designing and producing(me and the puppy's) .I've just started making a lovely Allover Damask in 3 different shades of greens it match's my clients granite counter tops perfectly and they are very excited, the finished size will be 6ft3in x 10ft 10inches . I'm busy designing a new pineapple design for a lovely historic home in Massachusetts. It's sorta of an odd shape fitting snug into a corner. Will be a challenging project. Just starting to work on the details of a 12 ft runner from a delightful client in Indiana she's always wanted a floorcloth and just built a new home so this is her dream! A pleasure....

On February 25-28 I will be at The New England Home Show in Boston at the Trade Center
it's a very large event with lots of fantastic home improvement/renovation types of things. It also has a small (80 ) crafts exhibition, for the first time. Please, if your interested in seeing my floorcloths in person come to the show! Would be a pleasure to meet you.

On April 23-25 I will be at the Historic Home show at The Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford CT.It also includes the Designer Craftsman Show . It's really full of fabulous antiques,crafts and everything that has to do with your Historic, home mark your calendar!

The pictures are the floorcloths that have just recently been shipped off to their new homes thought you might like to see them..Enjoy!

Ciao
Cameron



Feathers and Berries 8 x 10 Glen Cole French Country 3x8ft

Happy New Year

Somehow time has just escaped me as far as this blog goes . Not sure how everyone keeps up with not only blogs but facebook now tweeter personally it's everything I can do to keep up with e-mails....sorry you won't be finding me on facebook or tweeter anytime soon!
Holidays were really busy had a wonderful family Holiday with my family then my husbands mother and father's 50th wedding anniversary that brought his whole family together for like 5 days wooohaaa lots of food and cooking.
January 3 rd rolls by and was catch up time work wise , the relaxing after the holidays has yet to stop by my house....
We packed up and sent off the Hexagon "Venetian Tile Design" and the Octagon "Wildflowers Design" please go to my clients gallery and they are posted for your viewing
Meanwhile, were working on a 8x10 Feathers and Berries ,3x8 Runner in the French Country design and another Feathers and Berries 4x6. Where busy....yeah!
I have a show coming up in February for all you that live in the New England area it's in Boston
The New England Home Show February 25-28 at the Seaport World trade Center hope you can stop by if your in the area.
Also, The Historical Home Show/Designer Craftsman Show a really fantastic show at the Hartford Expo Center (changed it's home this year last year was in Sturbridge MA) April 23,24,25 mark your calendars . Would love to see at either of the shows.
Will be updating again soon so check back to see whats new.
Ciao,Cameron

FIRST SNOW!

Well, yesterday we had the first real snowfall of the year in Vermont where we had more then a dusting.....It's a Winter wonderland today. Just finished the first dog walk of the day down on old route 30 a virtual heaven to walk dogs and it was truly beautiful this morning!. We have a 14 week old puppy we just adopted from a liter of 8 thrown on the side of the road in Arkansas. We love him to death and Charlie if you read an earlier newsletter we adopted in May same sort of situation but from Tennessee and he LOVES his new brother. Endless hours of playing . They we're tentative with the snow at first BUT now well they love it and they've already bellied up to the snow bar!
This Fall has brought lots of business most in the form of Octagons as you've probably already read from the previous blogs . I am just finishing (final tweaks) another Octagon in the Wildflowers design I will post it to my next blog. This week I will begin a Hexagon in the Venetian tile design
and starting canvas for a larger floorcloth to do simultaneously in the Feathers and Berries design which will be going to Gainesville FL big football town I believe!
Till the next post...Ciao
Cameron